Quote:Yup, that's why I hate when people say "1,000 in a season isn't impressive anymore". Less running backs are hitting the 1,000 mark now than a decade or two decades ago. A running back to hitting 1,000 yards in the age of Running Back By Committee and passing attacks deserves credit.

 

I think it's going to get "worse" for fans of the running game.

 

Teams that run the spread typically seem to employ smaller, faster guys at RB who can get outside, since much of the running in spread goes outside.  As a general rule, these type players don't thrive in traditional NFL style offenses that emphasize running the ball between the tackles.

 

I think as the spread approach proliferates in the high school and college levels, I think you might see fewer and fewer RBs who can pound the rock between the tackles effectively.

 

As more pro teams adopt the approach, you will see that effect magnified.

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